BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series follows suit of the Lexus LS600h

I saw this one coming 2 years ago when Lexus introduced the LS600h. The whole performance of a V12 with the lighter weight package and economy of a V8 (hybrid).

Now BMW is making their version of the Lexus LS600h, called the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. It will now also feature an 8 speed transamission as well. Mileage will also be on par with that of teh LS600h.

"It has the performance feel of the V-12-engined 760i, but returns about 15-percent-better fuel economy than the standard V-8.""The hybrid 7 is a nicer drive than the V-12. Its lighter front end improves agility and it comes to a halt in near-silence --"

People had a hard time on this forum grasping those very same notions of the LS600h.

I'm definietly open to new trends in performance. I think this might be a good thing. Why carry the weight of a V12 when you can math the performance and get better efficiency out of a V8 performance Hybrid.

I now see the next CR-Z (successor to the CRX) to be a "performance Hybrid" with a 6 speed manual. To which Toyota's response will be a 2 seater version as well.

The 8 speed auto that Lexus 1st intro'd a couple of years ago was bound to catch on. It was lighter and more efficient than the 6 speed.

Winzer:Well, I'm gonna guess the BMW hybrid is gonna catch a lot less flack than the Lexus hybrid.

You don't have to guess, it certainly won't and it certainly has nothing to do with being "bitter", its just the fact.
.**************************************Go Placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. Be on good term with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.